Time is running out on annual museum freebie for military

The Blue Star Museum program is an annual appreciation event honoring military families by offering free admission to various museums across the country.

In the Tampa Bay area, there are several options that active duty military and their immediate family members can enjoy. National Guard and Reserve families are also invited to enjoy the benefit.

The offer is good through Labor Day, Sept. 1 and valid military ID is required. Other restrictions may apply according to the individual attraction’s rules. Contact the museum you are interested in visiting before attending.

MOSI - The Museum of Science and Industry is a favorite with children and is offering free admission to its permanent exhibits. Offer not valid for temporary exhibits requiring separate ticket, IMAX films, or ropes course and zip line.

Explorations V - Another option for families with children, this Lakeland museum offers interactive science, music appreciation, art, local history and world travel exhibits.

Polk Museum of Art - Features modern and contemporary art, Asian art, European and American decorative arts and rre-Columbian art as well as traveling exhibits.

Dunedin Historical Museum - The museum contains approximately 2,000 artifacts, 2,500 photos and a library containing local and Florida History. The collection includes antique clothing, household tools and utensils used by Dunedin pioneer families during the 1870’s through the 1900’s.